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Postgraduate courses in Education
Our taught Masters programmes are challenging and research-informed. Designed to support and enhance professional practice and learning, they have been developed in line with current policy priorities to resonate with the work of key education professions.
Whether training as a teacher or seeking to develop your expertise in the theory and practice of education, our portfolio of programmes are designed to help educators effect real change.
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The PGDE qualifies graduates to teach in primary and secondary education settings worldwide. It consists of 36 weeks - a mixture of teaching and school placements - after which eligible students can join the Teacher Induction Scheme and gain a guaranteed job for a year in a Scottish school.
Our Masters programmes
Browse our portfolio of Masters programmes in Education.
MSc Applied Educational & Social Research
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time – by attendance & blended learning; 24 months part-time – by distance learning
Discover a range of intellectual and practical resources to explore issues facing educational and social researchers.
This programme is not accepting applications for entry in 2026/2027.
MEd Autism
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 36 months part-time/part-time distance learning
Gain a critical understanding of conceptual frameworks relevant to understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
MSc Autism
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time
Gain a thorough understanding of complex cognitive and affective theories essential to supporting the autism profile.
MEd Early Years Pedagogue
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 36 months part-time distance learning
An opportunity for Early Years teachers and high-achieving BA Childhood Practice graduates to specialise further in the field.
MEd Education Studies
Start date: January & September
Study mode & duration: Normally 36 months; face-to-face/online
A programme supporting qualified teachers and other educators to enhance their professional profile.
MSc Education Studies
Start date: January & September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time
Develop a Masters-level understanding of educational processes and the key methodologies and methods used to understand learning.
MEd Educational Leadership
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 36 months part-time
Designed for professionals working in education looking to enhance their professional practice and move into leadership roles.
MEd Professional Practice
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 2-5 years part-time
This course is for those who have gained previous credits at Masters level from a professional teaching diploma or equivalent and who wish to 'top-up' their awards to a full Masters qualification.
iPGCE
Start date: September/January
Study mode & duration: 12 months part-time online
The PgCert Education is a fully online professional development course for teachers and teaching assistants working in international school settings across the world.
MSc Secondary Education
Start date: August
Study mode & duration: 18 months full-time
Our MSc Secondary Education programme is designed for those wishing to follow a career as a Secondary School Teacher in STEM subjects. The programme involves 18 weeks of placement in schools.
MSc TESOL & Intercultural Communication
Start date: January & September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Gain the practical knowledge and skills to teach English to learners with a wide range of social, cultural and communicative goals.
Our students
Yuyan Wang
MSc Education Studies
In terms of career planning, the programme has deepened my understanding of global education systems and enhanced my cross-cultural communication skills, laying a solid foundation for future employment or further PhD studies
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Anta Afsana
MSc Education Studies
This program gave me the kind of intellectual freedom I had been looking for. After years of teaching, I finally had the chance to look at education through different lenses. I wasn't just learning how to teach anymore; I was learning how to think for myself.
Fees & funding
Applicants ordinarily resident in Scotland
SAAS offer postgraduate tuition fee loans of up to £7,000 per year. Full time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £6,900, making the total funding available £13,900.
EU residents
EU residents applying to full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes may be eligible for an EU Engagement Scholarship worth between £6000-£8000
Non-EU international residents
Non-EU international students beginning full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes in 2026/27 may be eligible for a scholarship worth between £6,000 and £8,000.
Contact us
Email: hass-pgt-admissions@strath.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
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Ryan Trainer
PGDE Computing Science
I was drawn to this degree because it offered a clear route into teaching while maintaining strong links to both theory and classroom practice. I wanted a programme that would prepare me for the realities of teaching, not just the academic side of education.
Valerie Martin
Doctorate of Education (EdD)
The EdD is life changing on a personal and professional level. It pushes you academically by widening your understanding and challenging your thinking about education.